Avalanche’s Bold Move: Could Victor Olofsson Be the Game-Changer They’ve Been Missing?

Denver just got a bit more interesting on the ice. The Colorado Avalanche have gone ahead and signed Victor Olofsson to a one-year contract, beefing up their forward lineup with a player who’s shown flashes of real spark. At 30, Olofsson recently wrapped up a solid run with the Vegas Golden Knights, putting up 15 goals and 14 assists in just 56 games — not to mention setting a franchise record with a scorching 10-game road point streak. What’s remarkable here is how this guy, a seventh-round draft pick back in 2014, has climbed steadily through the ranks to notch over 100 goals and assists combined across 370 NHL games. And if you peek at his journey before North America, his Swedish Hockey League experience paired with international stints — including helping Sweden snag bronze at the 2024 IIHF World Championship — points to a player who brings more than just numbers to the table. This isn’t merely a signing, it’s a strategic move by the Avalanche, one that could well shape their upcoming season in unexpected ways. LEARN MORE

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche added depth at forward by signing Victor Olofsson to a one-year deal.

The 30-year-old Olofsson spent last season with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he had 15 goals and 14 assists over 56 games. He turned in the longest road point streak in Golden Knights history when he notched at least a point in 10 straight games from Dec. 4 to Jan. 23.

Olofsson got his first taste of the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, scoring two goals as the team reached the second round.

A seventh-round pick by Buffalo in 2014, Olofsson has 105 goals and 106 assists in 370 games with the Sabres and Golden Knights. He reached two milestones last season — recording his 100th career assist on Jan. 17 and notching his 100th career goal the next night.

The 5-fot-11, 180-pound Olofsson was on the 2019-20 all-rookie team.

Before arriving in North America, Olofsson played in the Swedish Hockey League for parts of the 2013-18 seasons.

He was a member of Team Sweden at the IIHF World Championship in 2021 and 2024. He helped the squad to a bronze medal in ’24.